Welcome to Bristol! For the next few years the capital of the West Country will be your home from home, and although within time you will feel like you own the city, right about now you probably feel like a small fish in a very big pond.

With both the University of Bristol and University of the West of England welcoming thousands of students from across the globe, there are no shortage of events taking place in the city. The city's also been home to some of the greatest developments in bass music, jungle, drum & bass and dub - it's frankly a music lover's paradise.

For those of you beginning your university life in Bristol, your time in the city will not be without its fun. The nightlife is teaming with all sorts of events and venues catering to your clubbing needs. Whether it's cheesy pop and cheap drinks, or dark and dingy rave ups in undergro…

Bristol as a great place to eat out without causing serious harm to your student loan. Whilst the city might be famed for its music and culture, its food scene is just as impressive, with so many exciting new tastes to discover.
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Bristol is not short of shopping areas, featuring everything from clothing outlets to suit even the most unique of dress senses, through to a large choice of supermarkets. The main university buildings themselves are located close to branches of Sainsbury's, Wilkinson's, Boots and plenty more.
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